Cigarette stains windows

Clean stained or painted wood window frames with a wood-safe cleaner and a non-abrasive sponge. Rinse the sponge frequently to remove dirt and grime buildup. Repeat as often as necessary or needed, depending upon the accumulated layers of cigarette smoke. Dip a nonabrasive sponge or lint-free rag in the solution and wipe down vinyl window frames. Use straight white vinegar as an alternative.

Wipe down the wood or vinyl frame with a clean, damp rag to remove any residue left behind by the cleaner. Fill a bathtub with warm water and add a few drops of dishwashing detergent, enough to form suds. Soak blinds in this solution for 10 to 15 minutes. Wipe them down with a non-abrasive sponge, rinse with water and allow the blinds to dry. Wash fabric window treatments in the washing machine with detergent and a color-safe oxygen bleach. Line dry the curtains to prevent shrinking, or dry on a low setting if the product tag indicates that the panels are dryer friendly.

Smoke can leave a lingering — and undesirable — scent in a car. Smoke is also an odor that is hard to get rid of for good. But, by giving the car a thorough interior cleaning, you should be able to mitigate, if not eliminate, that unpleasant smoke smell.

If you see this discoloration, the car has probably been smoked in. Dust baking soda on your carpets, rugs, furniture, and car seats. Leave it on overnight up to 24 hours, depending on how strong the smell is. This gives the baking soda time to neutralize the smoke smell and other unpleasant odors. Keep repeating until the smoke smell is gone. Skip to content. You should use whatever works best for you.

However, I have personally had the best luck with this simple DIY glass cleaner recipe:. You should apply the mixture to glass or mirror surfaces using a spray bottle, and wipe dry. Anywhere you can see yellow nicotine build up will require extra attention. You should clean window jambs, sills, and sashes separate from the panes. Consult the relevant part of our Eliminate Cigarette Smoke Odor and Tar guide depending on the type of material they are made from.

Use a high density cloth to wipe dry. If you have any old t-shirts to get rid of, this is a good use for those as well. That way it is easier to identify which side any streaks are on.